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Lettuce, Cos Lettuce 'Mignonette Bronze'

Lactucasativa

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Lactuca sativa by Weezingreens
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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lactuca (lak-TOO-kuh)
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Species
sativa (sa-TEE-vuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Seward, Alaska

Jacksonville, Illinois

Marrero, Louisiana

Cortland, New York

Troy, New York

Cascade, Virginia

Dayton, Washington

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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2005 | neutral

An antique bronze butterhead only slightly larger than Tom Thumb. (46 day).

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Lettuceman
Dayton, WA | December 2004 | neutral

A rather small, ground-hugging lettuce that is quite attractive with bronze mixed with light and dark green. Easy to grow, tends to bolt early.

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lupinelover
Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | positive

A miniature cos-type lettuce, very attractive leaves.

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